Managing Director

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking a dynamic and strategic Managing Director to lead operations across the SEA region. This role requires a visionary leader to drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and foster innovation across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and adapt organizations in across the SEA region to meet current and future customer needs.
• Oversee all business functions including Sales, Project Execution, Customer Service, Finance, and HR.
• Ensure healthy local finances and meet budget targets for revenue, profitability, costs, and capital investments.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, taxation laws, and risk management practices.
• Make strategic decisions in alignment with corporate directives and authority scope.
• Develop and implement short- and mid-term growth strategies aligned with market needs and competitive landscape.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market studies and collaboration with business units.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, authorities, and political bodies.
• Align with regional and global teams to support sales, customer service, and project execution.
• Ensure legal setup and infrastructure to support business operations.
• Lead key account management and personally manage strategic customer relationships.
• Oversee marketing initiatives including events, exhibitions, and seminars.
• Conduct regular business reviews to monitor sales opportunities and team performance.
• Generate local business opportunities to sustain and finance operations.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar field of study
• MBA is highly preferred
• Minimum twenty years of commercial, strategy, technical sales and business management experience, preferably within the engineering services industry
• Prior experience within the industrial equipment industry would be ideal
• Possess strong business acumen, influential, operations process driven and focused on driving operations excellence
• Proven track record of driving growth and building strong customer relationships in technical product domains
• Experience with sales and fulfillment processes for industrial equipment and investment projects
• Proven experience as a Managing Director or in other senior managerial positions
• Ability to conduct market and competitive analysis to develop profitable business strategies
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and make tough decisions
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Capable of resolving conflicts, demonstrating visionary leadership, and possessing the foresight to strategically plan for the business's future

To apply, please click "Apply Now" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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